Hellfire Torch Euphyllia Coral Care Guide The Hellfire Torch is a high-end color morph of Euphyllia glabrescens, prized for its neon yellow/orange tentacles with fiery red or pink tips. Like other torch corals, it has long, flowing polyps and can be moderately demanding but very rewarding. 🌊 Tank Requirements Tank Size: 30+ gallons (larger preferred for stability) Experience Level: Intermediate Placement: Mid to lower tank, depending on light intensity Aggression Level: Semi-aggressive (long sweeper tentacles) 💡 Lighting PAR Range: 80–200 PAR Type: LED, T5, or hybrid reef lighting Tip: Lower light = longer extension but potentially less intense coloration Higher light = better coloration, but acclimate slowly Too much light can cause bleaching; always light-acclimate new specimens. 🌊 Water Flow Flow Type: Moderate, indirect, and random Avoid direct blasting — tentacles should gently sway, not whip violently. Excessive flow can cause tissue recession. 🧪 Water Parameters Stable parameters are critical for torches: Temperature: 76–79°F Salinity: 1.025–1.026 Alkalinity: 8–9 dKH (keep stable) Calcium: 420–450 ppm Magnesium: 1300–1400 ppm Nitrate: 5–15 ppm Phosphate: 0.03–0.10 ppm Torch corals dislike rapid alkalinity swings more than slightly “imperfect” numbers. 🍤 Feeding While photosynthetic, Hellfire Torches benefit from occasional feeding: 1–2 times per week Mysis shrimp, reef roids, or small meaty foods Turn off flow during feeding for best response Feeding can improve growth and polyp extension. ⚠️ Aggression & Placement Tips Leave 3–6 inches between this torch and other corals. Can sting nearby LPS and even other torch varieties. Some torches tolerate other Euphyllia species, but it’s not guaranteed. 🧩 Common Issues Brown Jelly Disease Rapid tissue decay Requires immediate fragging and iodine dip Bail-Out (polyp detachment) Usually caused by stress (alk swing, poor flow, pests) Not Opening Fully Check for: Excessive flow Alk instability Recent lighting changes Flatworms or pests 💎 Growth & Fragging Growth rate: Moderate Can be fragged by cutting between skeleton branches using a bandsaw or coral cutter Always dip after fragging
